Thursday, December 27, 2012

This year I heard and learned more about turnduckins then I ever cared to.BUTA Pumpercapple Piecake?That is a whole other story.You might ask:What is a Piecake? Well it is a pie that is baked inside a cake.What is a Pumpecapple?The Pumpecapple piecake consists of the following scratch pies, cake and icing from bottom to top (feel free to change the order):

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Sample the tequila to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the tequila again. To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat. Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it's best to make sure the tequila is still OK. Try another cup...just in case. Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick the frigging fruit up off floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the tequila to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Check the tequila. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find. Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner. Finally, throw the bowl through the window. Finish the tequila and wipe counter with the cat.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I have never understood running.But, I do like shoes.While on a recent flight I took the time to read the inflight magazine and came across some very cool running shoes that I thought were worth a second look.SKORA Running shoes are made in such a way that the center of your foot does the work and not your heel. The goal is to give as close to a natural stride as possible.Plus they are pretty cute.

So here are the reasons:

And here is some technical stuff about them.

I especially like the side laces, totally brilliant.And here is a cuter picture of them.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Host your holiday
party

during ZooLights!

Dazzle your guests at your company’s annual holiday party with a sparkling new touch: ZooLights! Envision guests grabbing a warm mug of hot chocolate or mulled wine to
sip as they walk through the very popular light features at the National
Zoo before entering a transformed indoor exhibit. Enhance your holiday experience with the following:

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

ZooLights is brighter than ever! More than 500,000
environmentally-friendly LED lights transform the Zoo into a winter
wonderland. Lit animal silhouettes, musical light displays, and a new
garden scene light sculpture make for truly magical sights!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Thanksgiving is done and the holiday season has officially begun!Inspiration comes in many forms this year. A delightful blog post by Cathy of Pear Tree Greetings gives the top tips when taking your holiday photo this year.Clothing:

When the whole family is wearing light colors, it focuses attention on the darker colors in the photo, such as facial features, hair color, or the beautiful scenery in the background. We like a mix of light colors, which looks more natural than everyone wearing the same color.

The dark colors this family is wearing make them stand out against the lighter sky and field. The dark blue color solidly grounds them and gives them the appearance of a tight unit, which is a nice subliminal message for a family photo.

The playful poses of the kids match the playful colors in this photo, and help the kids stand out against the gorgeous fall colors in the background. Letting the kids wear something they’re comfortable in can also make the photo shoot go a little more smoothly.

A background without a lot of color, such as a snowy landscape, monochromatic field, or an urban setting, will keep the focus on you and your family. Even subtle colors will pop, like they’re hand-painted onto the photo (as in the winter scene at left) while dressing everyone in bright colors (like the other two photos) can make a completely different statement.

Colorful

Photo by: Laci Davis PhotographyA brightly colored background can give your photo a ton of attitude, but it might call for simple, black and white clothes so the family members stand out. In this example, we notice Mom, Dad, and son first and then realize, with a smile, that their daughter blends right in with the fun surroundings!

Matching

Image: Tis the Season to Sketch Horizontal Christmas CardsIf you love the color of a certain Christmas card, have one or more people in the family wear something in that color, even something as small as a hair bow. That way, it looks like the photo and the card were meant for each other.

If you plan to make your photo black and white, creating contrast between light and dark colors will make it more interesting. Light colors, whether clothing, faces or background objects, will stand out the most. To draw attention to the faces in your photo, wear clothing that’s darker than your skin tone. Keep white clothes to a minimum, and avoid dressing everyone in mid-range colors which all turn to gray.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Wikipedia is the go to for quick information about ANYTHING. And now they are asking for help. They want me and you and everyone who has helped make it the #5 site in the world to donate."If everyone reading this gave $5, our fundraiser would be done within an
hour. Please help us forget fundraising and get back to Wikipedia."

So take a minute and give, because you use wikipedia, because you found and extra $5 in your pants, because it is that time of year or because you know it is the right thing to do.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Grand Tourista by Jason Wu for St Regis Hotels & Resorts. This extremely limited-edition travel tote is a perfect blend of worldly travel and St. Regis sophistication. Debuting today on Moda Operandi until November 22nd, you can reserve this exclusive bag!

Monday, November 12, 2012

To my delight Friday morning, Pinterest sent me a note that started my day off right!SECRET BOARDS!!!I have personally been emailing anything I didn't want the world to follow on my boards and this was JUST what I wanted and needed.Here is the best part of the note:

Today,
we’re excited to continue this tradition with a new feature we hope
will make Pinterest even better—secret boards. Secret boards give you a
place for things you’re not quite ready to share yet, like a surprise
party, special gift ideas, or even planning for a new baby. We’re
testing out the feature by giving everyone 3 secret boards. You’ll find
them at the bottom of your profile. We can’t wait to hear what you
think!

On
behalf of our team here at Pinterest, thanks so much for pinning,
inviting your friends, and sending us ideas for how we can improve. Most
of all, thanks for sharing your inspirations. With your help, we’ll
make Pinterest a little better every day.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Thursday, October 25, 2012

As Seen on Julib: Perrier-Jouët has unvelied the Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Florale
Edition by Mokoto Azuma - the first limited edition design of cuvée
Belle Époque since the creation of its iconic anemone bottle by Emile
Galle. The renowned Japanese floral artist created the unique bottle
with a single delicate botanical arabesque dotted with white Japanese
anemones - the original flower chosen by Gallé. In Mokoto's version, the
flowers are suspended in a three-dimensional frame where the
composition of white, green and yellow take inspiration from the
sensation of champagne inside the mouth and the delicate movement of ivy
and leaves. Of course, his tribute to Gallé's anemones revives history
and connects a glorious past to a gorgeous present.The artist spent months in his floral studio studying the bottle and
flowers to create the perfect scene. The result breathes new life to the
brand and iconic look of Perrier-Jouët Belle.

100 percent of the proceeds of "Teeming with Life" will go toward
improving the Cheetah Conservation Station and helping to bring new
African wildlife species to the Zoo.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Sohmer at 202.633.4456 or email.

"Teeming with Life" is sponsored by the African Wildlife Ambassadors, a
group of Friends of the National Zoo volunteers who are working to help
the National Zoo help African animals at the Cheetah Conservation
Station. Learn how you can help

Monday, October 8, 2012

Friday, October 5, 2012

You
can’t connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them
looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow
connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut,
destiny, life, karma, whatever – because believing that the dots will
connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow you heart
even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all
the difference.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Opening this Friday at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville, Maryland.A fresh and playful take on this classic romantic farce, the play brings
an amorous and scheming cast of characters together at the Hotel Coq
d'Or with hilarious results. For Tickets: Click HereRockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851

Be sure to check out the stellar performance of Romaine Tournel by Noah Steurer.That guy has star power.